We’re getting closer and closer to NFL free agency, and the Cincinnati Bengals have 16 players with expiring contracts. Who will re-sign with the team, and who will leave when the 2026 league year begins?

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 season was disappointing, as they missed the postseason with a 6-11 record. Bengals fans will now look to the offseason and hope necessary changes are made to produce a better team next season.

CINCINNATI — FOX Sports NFL reporter Greg Auman sees a reunion in the Bengals future. He thinks the team will bring back Lion defensive tackle DJ Reader to the organization after he played with the them from 2020-23.

The Bengals desperately need to fix their defense this offseason. Cincinnati should pursue these 3 defensive players during free agency.

In the 2025 season, the Cincinnati Bengals disappointed as they went 6-11 and missed the postseason for the third consecutive year. That did not stop Bengals players from sharing their opinions and making headlines.

AUCTION THIS WEEKEND FOR PAYCOR STADIUM MEMORABILIA: We got a sneak peak at the more than 1,000 Bengals themed items that will go up for auction on Saturday. It’s all items left over after renovations at Paycor Stadium @Local12 pic.twitter.com/qZtUGcsDhG

This NFL offseason could be weird. But the Bengals could also take advantage.

Furniture and other items from Paycor Stadium are available for sale in a live auction that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 14.

Opinion: Bengals heartbreak gets a chorus from Nick Lachey. But did he hit all the right notes?

The Cincinnati Bengals have so many needs on the defensive side of the ball, but finding an upgrade over slot receiver Andrei Iosivas to pair with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins for the next few years shouldn't be totally ignored this offseason.